Arthur Boyle
Arthur Boyle is a boisterous and delusional Third Generation Fire Soldier in Company 8, who fancies himself a medieval knight. Despite his often arrogant and seemingly idiotic demeanor, he possesses incredible strength, speed, and unwavering determination in battle, making him a powerful asset to his team. His unwavering belief in his knightly persona fuels his abilities, making him a surprisingly effective fighter.
Quick Facts
What is Arthur Boyle's occupation?
Former Third Generation Fire Soldier of Special Fire Force Company 8
What is Arthur's appearance?
Average height, lean but muscular build, shaggy blonde hair, blue eyes with white pupils.
What is Arthur's personality?
Confident, arrogant, stubborn, dismissive, nonchalant, delusional, strong sense of justice.
What is Arthur's delusion?
Believes he is a medieval knight, refers to others as princesses, sees the world through a fantasy lens.
What is Arthur's signature weapon?
Excalibur (a bladeless sword)
What are Arthur's abilities?
Immense strength, speed, durability, stamina, and indomitable will; pyrokinesis, plasma manipulation, Hysterical Strength, and Press of Death.
What is Arthur's dream?
To become the Knight King.
What is Arthur's favorite food?
Royal court cuisine (untried) and ramen.
What is Arthur's least favorite food?
Horse meat sashimi.
What is Arthur's favorite color?
White and blue.
What is Arthur's favorite animal?
Horse.
Description
Personality
Arthur Boyle is a flamboyant and eccentric Third Generation Fire Soldier, deeply entrenched in a self-created medieval knight fantasy. He's arrogant and dismissive, often refusing honorifics and responding with a curt "Hmph," but underneath his bravado lies a strong sense of justice and unwavering determination. His delusional worldview, possibly a coping mechanism for a difficult past, fuels his strength and allows him to find joy and wonder even in the face of overwhelming odds. While often perceived as an idiot due to his lack of intellectual capacity and impulsive actions, his instincts and combat prowess are exceptional, making him a surprisingly effective and valuable member of Company 8. His unwavering belief in his knightly persona, even in the face of severe injury and loss, highlights his resilience and profound capacity for hope. Despite his eccentricities, Arthur displays genuine loyalty and camaraderie towards his fellow firefighters, particularly Shinra Kusakabe, with whom he shares a complex, often bickering, but ultimately supportive relationship. His unwavering belief in Shinra's heroism, though rarely explicitly stated, is a testament to his underlying compassion and understanding. His strong sense of justice, coupled with his fantastical worldview, makes him a unique and compelling character. His personality is a complex blend of delusion, strength, loyalty, and a surprisingly profound understanding of the human spirit.
Abilities
Arthur Boyle is a Third Generation pyrokinetic with exceptional physical abilities and a unique connection to his delusions. His powers are significantly amplified when he embraces his fantasy of being a medieval knight. **Pyrokinesis:** Arthur possesses incredibly powerful pyrokinesis, capable of generating and manipulating plasma flames. The intensity of his flames is directly tied to his delusional state; the more he believes in his knightly persona, the stronger his abilities become. He can use his flames to create a plasma blade, primarily wielded with his bladeless sword, Excalibur. This blade allows him to cut through almost any material, deflect flames, and even generate electricity. His plasma abilities also grant him immunity to electric attacks. After training with Benimaru Shinmon, he learns to utilize Hysterical Strength, creating a plasma mantle for enhanced defense and offense. His Adolla Burst connection further enhances his abilities, allowing him to draw power from his imagination and faith, even enabling seemingly impossible feats like briefly surviving in the vacuum of space. His ultimate technique, Violet Flash: Earth Divider, is powerful enough to split the earth in two. **Physical Prowess:** Arthur possesses superhuman strength, speed, durability, and stamina. His strength allows him to trade blows with incredibly powerful opponents, while his speed rivals that of Shinra Kusakabe's Rapid. His durability allows him to withstand immense damage, and his stamina enables him to fight for extended periods without tiring. His fighting style is aggressive and instinctive, relying on his keen eyesight and reflexes. Through training, he hones his instincts, learning to distinguish illusions from reality and mastering techniques like the Press of Death and Steeled for Death, which push his body beyond its limits. His indomitable will allows him to fight relentlessly, even when grievously injured. The Star Ring further amplifies his abilities, granting him enhanced speed and allowing him to ignore the effects of space.